Pick up or pay up in Greasbrough

Pick up or pay up stencil

Measures have been taken to tackle issues around dog fouling in Greasbrough.

Dog fouling stencils are now in place within Greasbrough, including Brimmagem Fold and the pathway between Mill Street and New Street. These signs advise you to pick up, or pay up. Failure to clean up after your dog can result in the issuing of a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100, or if the case goes to court a fine of up to £1,000.

Children from Sarah & Carly Childminding have also been helping to spread the message, installing signs which they designed. They have provided poo bags in containers attached to bins and trees for dog owners to use. Fantastic work!

Children installing signs

You can use any litter bin to dispose of your dog bags and if one is not available please take it home and dispose of it in your general waste bin. 

In Rotherham alone, we clear up approximately two tons of dog fouling each year from our streets and recreational areas. This is due to irresponsible dog owners failing to pick up after their dog.

It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the dog to clear up any dog foul left by their dog. The legislation makes it clear that being unaware that the dog has fouled, or not having a suitable means of removing the faeces is not a reasonable excuse for failing to remove the foul.

A single dog mess can contain approximately 1 million microscopic Toxocara eggs. This can cause a potentially serious infection in humans leading to blindness.

To read more about dog ownership and the law, or to report a dog fouling issue in your area, please follow this link.

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Published: 3rd October 2022